John Cooper Clarke still performs now but in the late 70's and early 80's he was the ultimate punk poet. He opened for all the punk heavyweights at that time but was well respected in his own right. John Cooper Clarke was also sometimes referred to as the bard from Salford... with hair that Ian McCulloch from 'Echo & the Bunnymen' would've been proud of. "Beasley Street" came from his 1980 album 'Snap, Crackle & Bop' and it is clear to us that the Manchester back street has a murky and sleazy story that is delivered in his unique style. The subject material may have been bleak but Thatcher's reign wasn't giving the working class much to celebrate. John Cooper Clarke's observations from those days are enlightening and entertaining.
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